Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) has named a diverse group of nine leaders in fields ranging from finance, and healthcare to aviation and county government to serve on the ECSU Board of Visitors. This board is a volunteer advisory organization which advises Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon and serves as an advocate for the university. Board members are appointed by Chancellor Dixon based upon their knowledge and experiences in specific academic fields or their broad expertise, ability to influence financial support, and willingness to give time and commitment to ECSU.
When a disaster like Hurricane Ian occurs, one of the many organizations that responds is called the Florida Extension Disaster Education Network (Florida EDEN). They work year-round developing resources to help Extension educators communicate with their communities about disasters like Hurricane Ian. Extension educators in Florida are professionals who work for the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension program. They are responsible for providing educational programs and resources to residents of Florida on a wide range of topics related to agriculture, natural resources, family and consumer sciences, and 4-H youth development.
A bill pending in the Ohio House of Representatives would appropriate $250,000 in each of the next two fiscal years to establish the Urban Farmer Youth Initiative Program if it becomes law.
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The 75th Annual Tennessee 4-H Congress will host outstanding 4-H youth leaders from across the state beginning March 20. The theme of the event is “Tennessee 4-H: Shaping the Future Together.”The congress provides senior level 4-H members — ninth through twelfth graders — with opportunities to develop leadership skills, increase their government knowledge and be recognized for their citizenship. In addition to professional development, del .